FAFSA WALKTHROUGH: PRE-APPLICATION INFO
How to fill out the Personal identifiers section
This section collects your basic personal information. Ensure all details match your official documents to avoid issues with your application.
Personal identifiers
Personal Circumstances
Demographics
Financials
Colleges
Signature
Questions covered:
1. Student Identity Information
Full legal name
What is your first name?
What is your middle name?
What is your last name?
Date of birth
What is your date of birth?
Social Security number (SSN) or ITIN
What is your Social Security Number (SSN)?
What is your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), if applicable?
2. Student Contact Information
Contact details
- What is your phone number?
- What is your email address?
- What is your permanent mailing address?
- What is your city?
- What is your state?
- What is your ZIP code?
- What is your country?
How to answer?
Enter your name exactly as it appears on your Social Security card. Provide your permanent home address, not your college address. Ensure contact details are accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FAFSA uses your personal information to verify your identity and ensure that your application is processed correctly. This information is also used to match your FAFSA with your educational records and to contact you regarding your application status.
No, all questions are required.
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Ensure consistency across all documents